This week on Hibernian Radio, host Mike Houlihan welcomes veteran law enforcement officer JP Roe for an unforgettable hour of storytelling, reflection, and insight from a storied career in policing. JP takes us back to his roots growing up in the south suburbs, sharing how he followed in his father’s footsteps by joining the Dalton Police Department in 1988. From riding alongside his dad to earning respect of his own on the streets, JP paints a vivid picture of life in the force during a different era. He walks us through his time with the Metropolitan Enforcement Group and the DEA, recounting intense undercover operations, high-stakes drug busts, and a tragic arson case in Beverly that claimed the lives of two firefighters. The conversation ranges from the harrowing to the humorous, including a bizarre encounter involving the Village People band. JP also discusses his later career with the Evanston Police Department, reflects on the evolution of law enforcement, and details his current role monitoring conditionally released sex offenders. He even shares a one-of-a-kind story about visiting the Vatican with the Air Marshal Service and trading patches with the Swiss Guard. Join us for this wide-ranging and heartfelt conversation as we continue to honor the service and sacrifice of our Irish first responders.

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